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The nurse is caring for a client on a respiratory unit.  The client is diagnosed with bcterial pneumonia.  The nurses assessment includes a fever and a weak, congested-sounding cough with moist crackles throughout the lung fields.  How would the nurse prioritize care from the following?

Read the following case scenarion about a 35-year old female and then refer to the case scenario to answer the question that followsMedical/Surgical History: Asthma x 10 years controlled with inhaler, prediabetes, newly diagnosed with stage 1 essential hypertension.Social History:  Smokes 1 to 2 packs of cigarettes per week because “smoking helps me relax from my high stress job as a 911 operator.” Drinks 2 to 3 alcoholic beverages a month.  Denies illicit drug use.Family History:  Mother died from a stroke secondary to hypertension at age 63 years.  Sister died at age of 39 of breast cancer.  Father is alive and healthy.Physical Assessment:  Overweight female with a BMI of 35.  Alert and oriented.  Milk diaphoresis.  Lungs clear; S1, S2 heart sounds with an occasional irregular beat; 3+ pedal pulses.  Occasional expiratory wheeze that clears with coughing.Medications:  LIsinopril 10 mg daily; baby aspirin daily; albuterol rescue inhaler, 2 puffs, prn.  The nurse review the client’s history.  Select all the factors that increase this client’s risk for hypertension.  Select all that apply

The client is scheduled for colon surgery which will require the placement of a colostomy.  The wound, ostomy, and continence nurse (WOcN) will evaluate the client for correct stoma placement.  Which consideration by the nurse will most impact skin integrity?

The client returns from an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) and reports a dry, scratchy throat.  The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) fills the water pitcher and starts to give the client a drink.  What actions should the nurse take?  Select all that apply

A nurse is completing a teaching at a Senior Center on the ability to fight respirator infections.  Which effect of aging will impact the client’s recovery?

The client is being prepped for an upper gastrointestional (GI) series involving a barium swallow.  Which statement made by the client indicates the understanding of the instructions?

The nurse is assessing the skin of a client’s abdomen.  Which finding is consistent with gallbladder disease?

Question 12pointThe nurse is assisting with the care of a client following a liver transplant for cirrhosis.  Which finding will the nurse report immediately to the registered nurse (RN) or HCP?

Identify the following ECG strip

A nurse is caring for a 68-year old client and the client has been admitted with a GI disorder.  What should the nurse consider with this client and preparing their care?